| Baby showers are surprise parties thrown by friends | | | | take a lot of adjusting too as soon as they are born. |
| or colleagues to honor a couple that is joyously | | | | Friends can even plan to gift a few dinners to the |
| expecting a child. The purpose of the shower is to | | | | couple who just had and baby and who are too tired |
| bestow gifts upon the parents-to-be so that are | | | | or too busy to cook by themselves. Even the offer of |
| generally items that are necessary for babies. Baby | | | | a few days of baby sitting is a wonderful gift. If the |
| showers are a perfect reason for friends and family | | | | baby shower has a theme, it is a great idea to give |
| to come together and meet the parents-to-be and the | | | | gifts that are based on that theme. These gifts can be |
| baby (if it is already born). It is a time for well wishing | | | | used to decorate the baby's room on the same |
| and celebration. | | | | theme. Sometimes, the gifts can be second-hand or |
| Gifts for baby showers can range from simple baby | | | | used items, which are too expensive when brought |
| items like a crib or baby clothes to special gifts like a | | | | new. |
| portable monitor, baby sheets, sling/front carrier, | | | | It is a good idea to enquire with the mom-to-be if she |
| bouncers, specially designed toys, bath kits, activity | | | | wants anything special since she may already have a |
| toys like a baby gym, baby bags, and children's books. | | | | few things belonging to her previous baby. This would |
| There are many products in the market that are great | | | | help to avoid duplication. There are many gifts on the |
| as baby shower gifts. There are also websites which | | | | market exclusively for baby showers. These can even |
| offer exclusive information about baby shower gifts. | | | | be ordered online and can be delivered to the |
| Personalized gifts are also a wonderful way to show | | | | parents-to-be if the guest cannot make it to the party. |
| affection. Babies can be really demanding and would | | | | |